Exclusive: Enel acquires more than 100 MW in Greece
In a move so far kept strictly under wraps, Italian utility company Enel has purchased licenses to build 102.5 MW of new solar PV parks in Greece.
ABB supplies inverters for 17 MW Israeli plants
The central inverters have successfully fed power to Israel’s power distribution network, delivering approximately 26-28 MWh of clean energy a year.
DuPont, Heraeus settle patent dispute
DuPont and Heraeus Precious Metals North America Conshohocken LLC have announced the settlement of pending lawsuits regarding the photovoltaic paste business.
US public land solar auction fails to attract bidders
Inaugural federal auction held by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), arranged in response to growing private sector interest in solar development, receives no bids.
Uruguay receives 11 bids for PV projects totaling 27 MW
The State-owned UTE is fielding offers from a request for proposal to install solar parks of up to 1 and 5 MW. The auction follows the country’s recent program to add 200 MW of solar to its energy mix.
JAG Energy to build 13 MW solar plant in Japan
The facility, which will be equipped with Toshiba panels, will supply Tokyo Electric Power Co.
New joint venture OurSun Solar Power Ltd. launched to promote solar power in Pakistan
Collaboration between the meeco Group and a consortium of industry partners hope to kick-start Pakistan’s solar industry, with 1.7 MW of projects already secured.
Chicago Solar Express project simplifies rooftop PV for city residents and businesses
Project designed to cut rooftop PV installation times from 30 days to one, reduce costs by 25% and streamline permit and zoning process.
Cameron criticised for green regs roll-back pledge
The UK Prime Minister has come under fire after promising to roll-back ‘green regulations’ to lower household energy bills. The STA says the level of political debate over renewables in the UK is ‘frustrating.’
SPI: US utilities increasingly embracing PV
The atmosphere at this year’s Solar Power International (SPI) remained markedly sunny on its fourth and final day in Chicago: The U.S. solar market is booming and growth prospects are unanimously seen as very positive. A new emerging trend is the increasing involvement of U.S. utilities in the PV sector.
